New University professor plans to bridge climate research and community outreach

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September 18, 2020
A photo of Heidi Roop standing by a corn field and wearing a mask
Photo of Heidi Roop by a field on the St. Paul campus by Audrey Rauth

A new University of Minnesota professor in the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences is creating a University Extension program that will bridge climate research and community outreach.

Heidi Roop — a recent hire in the Department of Soil, Water and Climate— plans to build a hub that will foster conversations about climate change and help farmers and policymakers implement changes based on their research. Read the full story on MN Daily.